Common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) – care guide

Botanical fact sheet

Carpinus betulus

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Common name: Common hornbeam
Taxonomy: Family: Betulaceae · Genus: Carpinus

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Carpinus

Watermedium

Lightbright indirect

Humiditymediumgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-35 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Carpinus tip: As a hedge it keeps its dry leaves until spring, giving winter screening.

At a glance

Common hornbeam – what to know

Common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) – family: Betulaceae, genus: Carpinus. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -35 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

All Carpinus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Common hornbeam?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Common hornbeam need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Common hornbeam get?

Frost-hardy to about -35 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Common hornbeam toxic to cats and dogs?

There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

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What members’ data shows

When does it really bloom?

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Average watering interval

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